{"id":556,"date":"2025-08-13T10:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/?post_type=service&p=556"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:38:46","slug":"legalisation-of-a-translators-signature","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/legalisation-of-signature-authorisations-translations-emep\/legalisation-of-a-translators-signature\/","title":{"rendered":"Legalisation of a translator\u2019s signature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As of September 1, 2021 has been implemented a new process of simplifying the official translation of documents

The new translation platform is\u00a0https:\/\/metafraseis.services.gov.gr\/<\/a> <\/path><\/svg><\/span>

Through the above platform one can:

a. search for a certified translator (for citizens and businesses)

b. access the official registration translation data (for certified translators).

Citizens and public services will now be able to choose the translator of their choice from the Electronic Register of Certified Translators and contact them directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translations\/Interpretation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greek General Consulate in London does not provide translation\/interpretation services. Such services are offered by recognized translators<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice: The Consular Office can only legalize translations made by certified translators  and whose signature is known and certified. You are kindly advised to confirm with the above site before proceeding with the translator of your choice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legalisation of translations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the legalization of a translated document please note that the original document should be submitted as well, dully legalized by an Apostille stamp by the British Foreign Office (FCO). For information regarding the Apostille stamp, please contact\u00a0FCO<\/a>\u00a0<\/path><\/svg><\/span> (legalisation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to send your documents by post, you must include a pre-paid registered envelope so that we can return the documents to you. The Consulate\u2019s Office does not bear any responsibility for the potential loss of documents during their dispatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above service is also provided by the Honorary Consulates of Greece in UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of service:<\/strong><\/td>The equivalent of 30 Euros in GBP for each translation.
You can access our\u00a0Consular Fees<\/a>\u00a0List here.<\/td><\/tr>
Appointment:<\/strong><\/td>No appointment is required, only prior consultation  at grcon.lon@mfa.gr<\/a> .<\/td><\/tr>
Forms:<\/strong><\/td>-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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